ME3 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Road, 0.3km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME3 0BZ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00081270 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0BZ.
351
39
£ 39,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME3 0BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0BZ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
3 sales · Mean £ 223,333
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0BZ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grain Store0.1 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.5 km
- Queenborough5.0 km
- Swale7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Road Shops0.0 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.0 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Lapwing Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30BZ · Data under Open Government Licence